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Fedora update for kernel
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA28664
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Release Date:
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2008-01-29
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Last Update:
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2008-02-04
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Popularity:
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2,978 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
Manipulation of data
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Fedora 7
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-0001
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Description:
Fedora has issued an update for the kernel. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions and corrupt a file system.
For more information:
SA28485
Solution:
Fixed in kernel-2.6.23.14-60.fc7 and kernel-2.6.23.14-64.fc7.
Apply updated packages via the yum utility ("yum update kernel").
Changelog:
2008-02-04: Updated "Original Advisory" and "Solution" sections.
Original Advisory:
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...e-announce/2008-January/msg00968.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedor...-announce/2008-February/msg00061.html
Other References:
SA28485:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28485/
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